Hanjin Builds Electric Vehicle Chargers and Solar Power Facilities... "Strengthening Eco-Friendly Logistics Activities"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Hanjin announced on the 17th that it will strengthen eco-friendly logistics activities by entering the renewable energy business, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure and electric vehicle charging and power generation business through solar power plants.

To respond to the changes in the domestic logistics industry where the importance of eco-friendliness is gradually increasing, Hanjin conducted a pilot operation of electric delivery vehicles in Jeju Island in 2021. They reviewed the electric vehicle charging business within delivery terminals to transition delivery vehicles to electric vehicles.

To this end, last August, Hanjin was selected for the Korea Energy Agency's electric vehicle charger installation support project and completed the installation of six electric vehicle chargers at four delivery business sites: Seoul Guro Terminal, Gangseo Terminal, Gwangju Terminal, and Jeju Terminal. Full-scale operation began in December last year.

As Hanjin continues to promote the transition of delivery vehicles to electric vehicles, starting with the four delivery business sites, this year they expanded the electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide to delivery and logistics business sites. In addition to delivery vehicles, they plan to diversify electric vehicle-related businesses by providing charging services for electric cargo trucks.

Along with the electric vehicle charging business, Hanjin is promoting a solar power generation business by building solar power generation facilities infrastructure to supply and sell electricity independently.

To this end, last September, Hanjin was selected for the Korea Energy Agency's solar building support project and plans to complete a solar power plant at the Wonju delivery terminal in Gangwon Province in February, with plans to continuously expand the solar infrastructure thereafter.

A Hanjin official said, “We will further expand eco-friendly logistics infrastructure such as the transition to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and continue various eco-friendly activities to strengthen ESG management and create a sustainable management environment.”

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